Hi
I haven't used this in a while, and I'm having trouble getting this to strike - any tips appreciated!
Thanks
Trudi x
hi ,
is it a true opal rose , there is alweays a confusion over this glass
martin
It should be - it's 532 opal rose - looks white but strikes pink.
Hi Trudi ,
it was always meant to strike pink when i used it , there was a problem that if you heated to hot then you could get black marks running through it but i loved the pink when it came through .
martin
I've used it on a hothead and not had a problem getting it to strike - it just did it itself as I worked it normally. I kept it fairly cool so it wouldn't go black.
I think the last time I used it I was on a hot head - perhaps a little less heat is required!
I am pleased you asked this one, I have the same problem. Mine came from martin as opal rose so I am sure it is but I can't get a consistant colour. I read some where it needs to be oxygen rich ( perhaps Off Mandrel) so I always take mine right to the end of the flame and turn the propane down. Having said that the pink still varies in intensity.
X
will try and report back!
If you want a decent pink try the Reichenbach opal raspberry. Lovely stuff :)
Had another go, not so hot and gentle striking! Seemed much better. It's in the kiln so willsee how it turns out!!! ;)